Now that I'm on my lunch break, I can finally take the time to make a real LJ entry to let you know that so far, 2011 is off to a pretty good start for me. This is a nice change of pace since the past few winters have seemed to make a habit of kicking me when I'm down and have not always relented once the snow clears, the sun comes back, and my ( Read more... )

I know that many of you are probably wondering about the outcome of my cat Luke's appointment with the surgeon today. I am pleased to be able to tell you that the news is very good ( Read more... )

Some of you already know from Facebook and other means that I've been having a really crappy few days. I wanted to update you, at least briefly, on why that is ( Read more... )

An update on kittybutt: The vet finally got a urine sample from Luke on Saturday and his infection and crystals are all gone! He has also lost 1.5 pounds in the past 5 weeks and is now down under 15 pounds for the first time in almost a year, and Leia has lost 1 pound. The vet was pleased and said this was a safe rate of weight loss for what they ( Read more... )

First off, a link that made my soul hurt a little. I was bullied terribly throughout virtually my entire K-12 career, and often teased relentlessly about having interests that weren't seen as fitting for a girl (including Star Wars), so reading this article was like looking back in time at myself. I hope the many wonderful comments this little ( Read more... )

Hey dudes, I have another show this weekend! 3/4 of the Player Characters will be performing an acoustic show at Windycon 2010, 7 p.m. Saturday, November 13, in Lilac B of the Westin Lombard in Lombard, Illinois. A performance by the Feng Shui Ninjas will follow, and I'm given to understand that the Potential Slayers will also be playing ( Read more... )

I know that at least a few of you folks on my reading list are planning on attending Icon in Cedar Rapids, Iowa this weekend. If so, you will definitely want to stop by and hear Beth Kinderman & the Player Characters performing a duo show (with an additional special guest in the form of chia_rhino!) on Saturday, November 6 at 1:30 p.m. in the Elm Room. chia_rhino ( Read more... )

My cats, Luke and Leia, are two years old today! Adopting them was one of the best decisions we have made. They make me smile every day, even when they are being obnoxious, so tonight there will be tuna and extra cuddles! Here is a picture of them being cute.

( I should probably put this under a cut even though it is really, really cute )

First off, a cute cat story: Last night I was lying on my back on our couch while chatting with Noel and eustacio. It was about 10 p.m., which is also about the time of day that the cats normally get a little wild and chase each other around the house for an hour or so until they wear themselves out. Leia was just getting started on this and vaulted over ( Read more... )

Thank you to everyone who wished me a happy birthday on LJ, Facebook, DW, or in person. (c: I had a really good day and a lot of fun hanging out at Psycho Suzi's that night with my friends ( Read more... )